Covered Basket
MakerProbably made by
Oneida People
Native American
Dateabout 1840
MediumAsh
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 7 3/4 x 13 x 9 3/8in. (19.7 x 33 x 23.8cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionRectangular covered storage basket made of ash. The rectangular rim is single wrapped and double reinforced, with half-round interior reinforcement and flat exterior reinforcement. The warp splints are medium to wide. Some weft splints are narrow, others are medium to wide. The basket has imitation swabbing and unit painting. The basket is colored with red lead; it has been touched up.
The cover (.b) was not located at the time of data entry.
The cover (.b) was not located at the time of data entry.
Object number1986.271.0a,b
Subject Terms
On View
Not on view